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| February 21, 2010 | Rural Olympics 2010 attracts tourists | | Kila Raipur (Punjab): Several unique and daredevil sporting events at the Rural
Olympics 2010 drew over hundreds of tourists in Kila Raipur here. Tourists gathered to witness the four-day Rural Olympics held in Kila Raipur, around 11 miles from Ludhiana, which kept alive the traditional sports. The Rural Olympics also attracted
the
local youth from the villages, who turned up to witness the event as it inspired
them towards physical activities. Arun, a tourist from England said, "It's very
interesting. I have been to many festivals in India, this is very interesting,
very good hospitality, very exciting." Joravar Singh, another tourist from England
said, "This is the first time I have seen (something like this) anywhere. This
is a totally unique event, and I think Punjab Government should be promoting it
internationally if they can." "A lot of Sikhs would be interested in coming, not
only Sikhs but Punjabis and foreigners, as well. We don't have anything like this
in England and I think this could be a major tourist attraction," added Singh.
The Rural Olympics consist of 40 to 50 events and are a blend of accepted sporting
disciplines and other, uncommon pursuits. Adrenaline-pumping events like
bullock-cart
races drew the spectators in thousands, for four days of non-stop fun and
entertainment.
The competitions feature a wide variety of rural games like tug-of-war, horse
races, horse dances, bullock-cart races and cock fighting. But what draws spectators
in thousands to this dusty village is the chance to see some really off-beat activities,
like people lifting bicycles with their teeth, pulling cars with their teeth or
ears, or riding a bicycle ringed with a burning tyre, and other daredevil stunts.
The first Rural Olympics were held in Kila Raipur in 1933. Since then, the event
is organised every year by the local Grewal Sports Club. | |
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